Join our growing team responsible for maintaining The Parklands. Review open positions below. To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and references to careers@theparklands.org with the job title in the subject line.
Part-Time Park Attendant
Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, Park Attendants provide supplemental support in the opening, closing, and weekend-weekday evening maintenance coverage for the Parklands. This position works independently, completing basic maintenance and facility upkeep tasks, using maintenance equipment and vehicles. The position works early mornings, late nights, and weekends and holidays. This is an hourly, part-time position with irregular hours that increase during the outdoor recreation season.
Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp Counselor
Under supervision from the Director of Education and Programming, Assistant Director of Education, and Camp Coordinator, Outdoor Adventure Camp Counselors are responsible for planning, leading, and implementing Parklands Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp programs for children grades K-9th in a small group setting. They are responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. The incumbent will provide high-quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on The Parklands core values of safe, fun, clean, and beautiful.
This position works both independently and as a team within The Parklands and ensures that summer camp participants have a safe, interesting, informative and enjoyable experience while in the Parklands. The position works early mornings and in all types of weather. This is an hourly, full-time summer seasonal position that begins May 21, 2026, and ends July 31, 2026. There is a one-week break during the week of June 29-July 5 that we do not host camp.
Woodland Gardener
The Parklands seeks energetic, experienced, and hardworking professionals with horticulture skills to join our gardening team. Our ideal candidate will participate in raising and upholding the design and maintenance standards for gardens and natural landscapes.
Candidates will work within the Gardening team with oversight by the Assistant Director of Horticulture and the Horticulture & Natural Areas Director to ensure quality plant and horticultural landscapes for visitors. Although this position will work in all 4,000 acres of The Parklands, the selected candidate will primarily be stationed within the Moss Gibbs Woodland Garden.
Seasonal Gardener/Natural Areas Technician
The Parklands seeks energetic and hard-working seasonal staff with an interest in expanding their professional skills to join our team. Our ideal candidates will work within the areas of Horticulture and Natural Areas. Successful candidates will have the enthusiasm and curiosity to inquire and want to experience various aspects of outdoor work involving natural areas and garden maintenance.
This is a seasonal (typically March to mid-November) full-time, hourly, non-exempt position working a standard regular 40-hour week. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, starting early mornings into the afternoon. Some weekends are required.